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Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services, also known as GCTFS, is a private, nonprofit corporation that serves children with physical and mental challenges. Founded in 1983, it offers supportive living, crisis intervention and family preservation services. The corporation provides an independent living skills and education and training voucher programs. Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services also conducts a day habilitation program for adults with physical and mental disabilities to develop social talents through daily activities. It operates an activity center that emphasizes the physical, mental and emotional development of people. Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services additionally provides evaluation, post-acute medical care and medication services for people with traumatic head and spinal cord injuries throughout Louisiana.

Established in 1984, The Calcasieu Council on Aging is an agency specializes in a range of family care services. It offers nutritional meals, educational services, and recreation and socialization opportunities to families at risk. The agency provides assistance with home cleaning for high risk clients. The Calcasieu Council on Aging allows advocates and visitors for persons in long-term care facilities. It provides subsidized medication management and transportation services. The agency offers legal assistance, wellness and caregiver support services. Headquartered in Lake Charles, La., The Calcasieu Council on Aging maintains offices throughout Louisiana.